Published on January 2025 | Research, Innovation, Startup, Entrepreneurship, Viksit Bharat, Atmanirbhar Bharat

Role of Research and Innovation in Shaping Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat

India’s vision for Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) and Viksit Bharat (developed India) relies heavilyon promoting research and innovation. Researchers can significantly contribute to self-reliance and globalcontrol by transforming academic discoveries into entrepreneurial ventures, by bridging the gap betweenacademia and industry. Patents and PhDs can propel economic growth and the creation of new industries.In industries including healthcare, energy, and agriculture, India’s emphasis on domestic innovationencourages the development of domestic answers to global problems. Researchers are supported bygovernment programs like Startup India and the Atal New India Challenge, which offer infrastructure, cash,and mentorship. To turn research into successful businesses, academia, industry, and government mustcollaborate in a collaborative ecosystem. To create MSMEs that support India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem,researchers might take advantage of these changes. By embracing entrepreneurship, India may furtherits national development objectives and become a leader in global innovation. This article explores thepotential of research-based entrepreneurship, its alignment with India’s national priorities, and actionablestrategies for researchers to navigate the journey from innovation to enterprise.